Private Edinburgh Tour: Explore Old and New Town in 4 Hours with a Mercedes
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105 Ratings
Edinburgh
Discover the best of Edinburgh's Old and New Town on a private 4-hour tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the city's history, and get insider tips from your experienced guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Travellers will be taken around the Old Town and the New Town of Edinburgh, including stops for photographs and time to walk around at the various main sites. The following are just some of the stops that will be made during the tour:

Edinburgh Castle

Grassmarket

“Diagon Alley”

Greyfriars Bobby

Elephant House

Royal Mile

St Giles Cathedral

Mercat Cross

Palace of Holyrood House

Arthur’s Seat

Calton Hill

Walter Scott Monument

New Town

Dean Village

What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Personal driver/guide
  • Transport in a luxe Mercedes ‘V’ Class for six
  • Engaging live commentary during the journey
  • Access to all planned activities
  • Equivalent substitute vehicles during peak times
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary sights of the ancient and modern parts of Edinburgh on our exclusive 4-Hour Tour. Lead by our seasoned driver-guides, you’ll explore this remarkable city in the comfort of our spacious conveyance.

For those with a limited schedule, this private tour provides an excellent choice as it encompasses all the crucial sites. There will be opportunities to dismount, wander about and capture images whilst gaining insights about this enchanting medieval city from your guide.

This brief tour is also suitable for those who simply want to familiarize themselves with the city’s layout, backed by useful suggestions from your guide about the prime locations for dining, shopping and visiting at your leisure. Here’s a glimpse at some of the spots you’ll have the chance to visit on your journey:

Edinburgh Castle

Grassmarket

Greyfriars Bobby

Royal Mile

St Giles Cathedral

Mercat Cross

Palace of Holyrood House

Arthur’s Seat

Calton Hill

Walter Scott Monument

New Town

Dean Village

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking and subject to additional charge
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • A small amount of walking is involved but can be excluded
  • Minimum age is 5 years
Location
Edinburgh Old Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisa_h
Jun 23, 2024
City highlights - Andy was a wonderful tour guide! He took us around the City highlights that buses would not dare venture with small roads. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Edinburgh!
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Sisaltiger
Jun 14, 2024
Private tour of Edinburgh - Andy gave us an amazing tour of Edinburgh. We saw all the important spots and his knowledge of the history was amazing! I definitely would recommend! I learned so much during the tour! As we were coming in on a cruise, he picked us at the ship and brought us back.
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Claudette_j
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent Private Tour of Edinburgh with Andy - My husband & I visited on May 8, 2024 with Andy & we had an excellent experience! Andy was very knowledgeable & professional! From the moment Andy picked us up, he shared so much information & history that was very interesting & did so in a most enjoyable manner. Andy made the tour very interesting blending a mix of driving & walking per our preference, answering any questions we might have, allowing time to take photos & taking photos of us. We highly recommend the tour & Andy. Thank you, Andy!!
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Stuart
May 30, 2024
A must-do in Edinburgh! - Andy is a brilliant tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh, right down to having answers to left of centre questions about the city. The tour was very well structured, and gives a good sense of the history behind Edinburgh; contemporary Edinburgh; and was full of little tidbits we had no idea about. Andy himself is a delightful guy, well presented and professional. You would struggle to find a better, more comprehensive private tour than this. Wholeheartedly recommended.
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Susan_p
May 27, 2024
Best of Edinburgh - One of the best tours I’ve taken. There was a scheduling issue and Andy was very accommodating to make it work for us. He was very knowledgeable, pleasant and got us around the the city with ease allowing us to visit many of the highlights of this amazing city. We would not have seen half these spots without his expertise. Thank you Andy!
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Robyn_d
May 26, 2024
Wonderful private tour with Andy - Andy is a wonderful guide! He shared so much cultural and historical information, and catered the tour to our interests. The vehicle was very comfortable, and he picked us up and dropped us off exactly where we wanted. Great experience!
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Candace_h
May 14, 2024
Great tour of Edinburgh. - Andy was a fabulous tour guide and took us to the most amazing sites. He is very knowledgeable and accommodating! I would very highly recommend this tour.
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Markhy366hq
May 13, 2024
You don’t want to miss out on this fabulous tour! - What a great way to spend a day seeing the sights and learning lots of historical facts! Andy was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable. He knows just where to go so you get a feel of real immersion into Scotland’s and Edinburgh’s story when Andy explains it. We would definitely recommend him for an inviting and fun tour of the city while visiting Edinburgh, Scotland
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281eugenea
May 6, 2024
Perfect tour for my wife's first visit to Scotland! - My wife and I selected Edinburgh Cab Tours based on a recommendation from a friend. We could not have been more pleased with both our private day tour as well as airport transfers (including transfer with city center tour). Andy was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and thoughtfully prepared a custom tour for us based on points of interest we wanted to see and the type of experiences we were looking to have. At each stop, he had information prepared to show us regarding historical pictures and maps and the like to enhance the experience of what we were viewing. We were picked up promptly both at the airport and also at our AirBnB. Although this tour was only my wife and I, Andy's vehicles are large and comfortable for groups and he has water/snacks onboard for the comfort of the passengers. For me it is worth a mention that Andy is not only a safe driver, but also very smooth. I feel the effects of motion-sickness easily and driving style has a big impact. I can assure you that everything was smooth and not once did I feel the effects of my motion-sickness. Each stop was well thought out regarding length of visit as well as stops for lunch. Andy also prepared several alternate choices for stops and lunch venues so that we could decide on the day how we wanted to proceed without interrupting the flow of the tour. At the end of our tour on the way to drop us back at our AirBnB, Andy was able to recommend several restaurants and also reliable tourist shops in the city center so that we could have a nice meal and find quality souvenirs at reasonable prices. Overall, I would highly recommend Andy and Edinburgh Cab Tours for your visit to Edinburgh and surrounding areas. I will definitely reach out to Andy again for my next trip as well as encourage friends visiting Scotland to consider him for a custom tour at very reasonable prices.
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G9058iqandrewg
May 5, 2024
Outstanding tour of and guide to Edinburgh - Andy is an outstanding guide and ambassador to Edinburgh! His knowledge of the city history and guidance through many of the tourist highpoints was even better than we had hoped for. He also gave many tips on spots to visit on the remainder of our time in Edinburgh. Truly enjoyed our time with Andy!
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